Nameplate Blog

A common question when designing aluminum nameplates and badges involves how to ensure proper alignment to the end product. This can be a concern with any shape of a nameplate. The alignment is important because your product identification should showcase your brand on the product consistently as ...

Using Tabs and Notches for Locating Features for your Aluminum Nameplate

Round emblems can be found on a variety of products from cosmetic cases to electronics and medical devices. Many times we are asked for assistance on locating features when designing round nameplates. Aluminum nameplates and badges can incorporate a tab or a notch which will help with quick ...

Brushed Gun Metal Aluminum Gear Knob

Brushed Gun Metal Aluminum Gear Knob Sometimes it's the little things that capture attention and therefore make the most of a product's design. One of the neatest automotive trim pieces that we work with in my opinion are gear knobs. These are functional pieces of trim and yet they need to be ...

9 Examples of Tabbed Aluminum or Stainless Steel Nameplates

One option for attachment of your nameplate or badge is tabs, created during the tooling phase of production. Tabs can be used in aluminum and stainless steel nameplates as locators and to help with alignment. Combine with pressure sensitive or foam adhesive for secure bond to your product. Or let ...

Precise Alignment for Exterior Automotive Badge

2013 Avalanche Black Diamond Badge Alignment of product branding is a critical consideration in your design. Round dials pose the challenge of not having a flat edge and can easily become off-center. The 2013 Avalanche Black Diamond Badge illustrates one option among the many available for ...

Effective Nameplate Assembly Options

Are you looking for an effective option for the assembly of your nameplate or emblem onto your product? If so, there are many examples to consider. Many people have found success by using one, or a combination of, the following: